If according Giuseppe Verdi the woman is mobile, to the Danish brand Sence Copenhagen thinks women are nomad. Not because she are homeless, but because they travel in to the world and may from time to time come into contact with different cultures, styles, fashions. On holiday or on business, by car or by plane, the woman crosses borders, including those established by the old aesthetics. Here, then, that Sence proposes a kind of self service of styles, with different references. The bijoux are in middle cost, but with a own value, for the invoice orderly and colorful style, but sober, in line with the Nordic character of the brand.
For example, the line Casablanca idealizes the charm of Morocco. The Urban Gipsy collection uses high quality materials, hypoallergenic, with satin finish, gold and silver, enamel and bright shades give emotion and feeling. The Barcelona collection consists of bracelets evidently inspired by the Catalan city. Here are pictures of the collections. Giulia Netrese
(Italiano) Soldi: l’oro non scende più
News for those who love gold as an investment (and there are many). The price has fallen: it is appropriate to return to buy the yellow metal? And you keep in mind that the value of gold in the market is reflected sooner or later on the cost of the jewelry, so even if you do not plan to buy bullion, perhaps through an investment fund, you will be interested to know if in the next few months the price of ‘gold will rise or fall. For readers of Gioiellis publish exclusive analysis of one of the interesting banker: Nevine Pollini, senior commodities analyst at Union Bancaire Privée (UBP).
“We remain cautious on gold, since it seems stuck around 1180-1200 dollars per ounce, driven in opposite directions by two different forces: on the one hand there is the continuing uncertainty over the Greek debt crisis (positive factor for prices); on the other we find the strength of the dollar, supported by a series of positive macro data in the US (ISM manufacturing, construction spending and unemployment), it is increasing the expectations of a rise in interest rates by the Federal Reserve for this year, thus reducing the attractiveness of the yellow metal.
Last week, a downward revision by the International Monetary Fund estimates US growth for 2015 and its call for the Fed to delay the first rate hike in the first half of 2016 (until the appearance of increased signs of inflation ) did not have the slightest effect on the price of gold. The next meeting of the FOMC, scheduled for June 17, could provide clarity on the willingness of the Fed to implement a tight monetary policy later this year. However, as in the rest of the world other central banks, unlike the Fed, are maintaining expansionary monetary policies, these divergent trends are continuing to benefit the dollar and weigh on gold prices.
As for the Greek debt crisis, then, the country has been allowed to make all payments to the IMF in June in a lump sum, expiring on June 30. However, the risk of default was simply postponed and should reappear soon, probably triggering a buying haven assets. But until these events will continue to oppose, gold seems immune to both forces.
It ‘also interesting to note that the shares held by the ETFs continue to decline, with a total dropped to 51 million ounces, the lowest level since 2009. In addition, despite the recent market volatility, gold does not seem anyway able to regain its attractiveness as a safe haven.
At this point, the only salvation for gold prices could come from a considerable reduction in supply; also in this case, however, it will take time, because gold, unlike the base metals and the majority of the commodity, it is less sensitive to the performance of the offer, because of the amount of available stocks. It would require, in fact, two or three consecutive years of decline in output because come in a perception of scarcity and because this affects the sentiment on the yellow metal, creating a positive reaction on the prices of the same.”
Labriola sea view
18K gold hand-crafted, made in Italy, and flavor of summer in the new line, named Affascinante, of Labriola Gioielli, Neapolitan company with a long tradition (starting from 1860). The collection uses three shades of gold (yellow, white or pink), includes quartz at the base, to enhance the brightness is added a touch of natural nacre. The all, it sets in such a way as to give the idea of a kind of mini porthole view sea. Even the line called Sensuale uses 18K gold, but this time with stones cut elliptical version cabochon, declined in different shades of blue and green, but also yellow and pink, through purple and the classic white. As always, Labriola produces everything in-house, from design to finished product. The prices start at 168 euros online Fascinating, those of Sensual 216 euro. Lavinia Andorno
Summer cocktail with Bliss
Summer cocktail with Bliss, a Damiani group brand specializing in jewelry for a younger audience. The brand has mixed the fantasy with color. The result is the collection that is called, in fact, Mix Up. It is made up of rings in gold and diamonds, but also with so many colors. The line is available in three different designs. Cherry Bliss has a wraparound design and uses quartz cut-dome. They have deep hues with variations of blue, orange and pink. The circle is made by white, yellow or rose gold. The line Mint Bliss, as the name reveals, reminds the pungent aroma of mint: have a soft design and linear, with cabochon cut stones. Again you can choose white gold, yellow and rosé, with diamonds on the stem and stones in bright colors (red, teal, blue, pink, yellow and purple). Finally, the line Ice Bliss, with large rings, oversize and intense colors: amethyst, smoky quartz and topaz, trimmed with faceted and semopre in three shades of gold. Giulia Netrese
The flash-tattoo jewel it’s coming back
Metallic tattoos that mimic and replace the real jewels and disappear after a few days: existed by long, but apparently could be the trend of summer 2015. The new interest in this type of tattoo, which lasts about a week before dissolving, comes from Brazil, where it seems that fashion is catching on the beaches of Copacabana and Florianopolis. The tattoo flash was revalued after Rihanna and Beyoncé they appeared with the body decorated. The models on the market of these decals of bracelet or necklace tattooed, you can remove with acetone, alcohol or olive oil or a moisturizer, and then with wet wipes. Another advantage is that the jewels tattooed are cheap (around 10 euro per pack). The designs are inspired by real jewelry (bracelets, necklaces, rings, suspenders, Indian motifs, African, Egyptian and geometric), last on average 3-5 days. You have to apply it on the skin free of creams and spotless. Then, you just put in contact adhesive film on the skin dried. Finally, it gets wet the tattoo with a sponge or damp cloth, pressing until the decal is released to the skin (about 30 seconds). To better highlight the design is slightly wet the tattoo with water. Lavinia Andorno
The Tuum’s rainbow
Tuum, the brand of jewelry that engraves a prayer on rings and bracelets, add a new line: Iris. It is inspired by the colors of the rainbow. In essence, this is a colored version of the previous models that they have been successful. In the Iris collection, for example, there are rings and bangle of collections Decem and Origin. The jewelry are made of silver and rhodium, and enriched with topaz in the colors of the rainbow. The stones, explain at Tuum, they are not accommodated as the standards of traditional jewelry, the center, the point most visible: are embedded in the letters ‘o’ of a prayer, the Pater Noster. The explanation is that it give more value and emphasis to the message, making also of course, the most precious jewel. Do not are missed the biblical references: in the holy book of Christianity the rainbow is the symbol of the covenant between God and man, the promise to Noah that he would never send a flood to destroy mankind. In short, the rainbow is a synonym of serenity. The price of jewelery varies between 195 and 345 euro. Here are pictures and prices. Cosimo Muzzano
Tropical Misis
The venetian brand Misis propose Moorea Island, a collection in gold plated silver, cabochon coral and white opal. As Wikipedia explains, “Moorea is a volcanic island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, about 17 km norodovest of Tahiti. The island is located in the tropical belt around 17 degrees south latitude. Moorea yellow means lizard in Tahitian.” So, sea beaches and coral. And this is precisely the subject of the collection inspired by the tropical swimming paradise. Silver plated gold, cabochon coral paste, white opal and enamels for necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets in this collection warm colors and whose only reference for style are starfish. Lavinia Andorno
Roberto Coin and the Etruscan trendsetter
To Tanaquilla, wife of the fifth king of Rome Tarquinio Prisco (600 BC) and his political adviser: Roberto Coin dedicated to this historic figure his collection, establishing a refined technique of processing gold already used by the Etruscans. Also because, according to legend, Tanaquilla would be the first woman to wear jewelry as fashion event. In short, the queen was a trendsetter of his time. Bracelet, necklace and earrings in the collection are made of yellow gold and black. The bib-necklace Tanaquilla is like choker and enhanced by brown diamonds and Danburite: a rare yellow stone, which takes its name from the city of Danbury, Connecticut, United States. Here are pictures. Giulia Netrese
Dauphin, royal collection
She debuted last year with her jewelry brand Dauphin, taking into the French scenery a novelty in the minimalist trend. In fact, the bracelets by Charlotte Dauphin de la Rochefoucauld, granddaughter of Jacques Dauphin, a pioneer in advertising and related to one of the noblest families of France, are shaped like a cage that wraps the wrist with something regal. The bars are curved, take up space and poking out. But they lookfree-flying, even in the version in blue gold, a shade nearly black enhanced by dark diamonds. A hue of ink applied on 18K gold, with the idea to make it like a neutral color that really liked to insiders. Fascinated by the geometry and by abstraction, the young designer, with a showroom in Place Vendôme in Paris, comes back this year with the collection II, lines more structured, architectural definitely paved with diamonds positioned to handle the planes of light , a little as the volumes arranged asymmetrically in new skyscrapers signed by superstars. Return the blue, but it is lighter, and also the black lacquered with the three colors of gold. Here pictures and prices. Matilde de Bounvilles
Indigo is the name of the Ayala Bar summer 2015 collection. As style of Israeli designer, the collection is a mix of old forms and modern geometry, that draw upon different ethnic traditions and the ability to grasp the contemporary aesthetics. Effect indigo metal, bits of color, flowers, bells, small fish, shells, dragonflies, ladybugs, feathers: the different elements blend with the technique of sautoir, including cloth and metal, with hand embroidery and craftsmanship that makes noble beads , silk and cotton (not for nothing she has a history in the business of fashion). But between the materials is also the use of silver.
All Pandora
Pandora, Pandora lovers, Pandora mania: the Danish brand that specializes in modular bracelets is booming. It proposes a new burst items to add to her jewelry easy to wear. There’s something for everyone and here’s a rundown of the last beads. Let’s start with the little animals Ladybug Bright and Owl graduate. The idea of Pandora is that they are perfect for a gift to those who have left school. Ladybug Bright is in sterling silver 925, cubic zirconia red and black crystal is priced at 65 Euros, the Owl graduate in 925 Sterling silver, cubic zirconia and crystal blue, and is priced at 49 Euros. This year is also the time of the Venice Biennale. Who wants to go visit the new art world can tune into the Gondola. This element is in 925 Sterling silver and cubic zirconia. Price: 45 €. A charm even those who marry: Newlyweds, Sterling Silver 925, costs 35 euro, while Wedding Rings, silver and 14K gold with a small diamond 0.004 gh / vs (average quality), has a price of 99 euro. Are you ready for the holidays? If you like to travel here other pendants of Pandora: they are with the flags of Germany, France, Spain, Italy, USA, Russia and Japan. 925 Sterling silver and enamel are priced start from 39 euro. Lavinia Andorno
The vintage pearls of Yvone Christa
Pearls and filigree: are the style of duo that gave birth to the brand Yvone Christa New York. The designers, after a training in Italy, where they learned the art of working the jewelry with the use of thin metal wires, it moved to the US and now based in Soho, in the Big Apple. So the ancient Venetian filigree technique has moved to the city that is the capital virtual of the world. The thin threads of gold and silver, shaped and welded, are then treated with antique finish. The processing uses 925 silver, burnished or dipped in 22kt gold. The difficulty is knowing how to weld precisely the invisible curls and thin metal wires to create the shape drawn by the designers, offering three collections a year. Jewels are decorated with semiprecious stones (jade, quartz, jasper, citrine, amethyst, tiger’s eye, lapis, turquoise, coral, amazzoniti, carnelian, topaz, onyx, giaietti, zirconia) and pearls, choices accurately because they are inspired to the jewel of the past. Here are the latest creations and prices. G.N.
Summer comes and the colors of sea become the letimotiv of many brands, such as the designer of Turkish origin Kurshuni. At the center of his new collection are the elements of water, colored animals that live in the waves. Small fish, starfish, beside luck symbols like heart, cross, infinity, circles, drops, horseshoe, skulls, children, angels, doves, butterflies. By the sea, in fact, appears collection Dream & Reality, which draws to a mysterious world rings, earrings, bracelets, lanyards, necklaces, charm and the newest ear cuff or kiss. The jewels are in three different shades: the hottest and chic (gold), the coldest and minimal (silver), the more mysterious and urban (black), in addition to cobalt blue and turquoise, brown and purple. The bracelets, pendants, necklaces and rings in the collection are made of 925 silver, cubic zirconia, spinel black, semi-precious stones combined with colored laces and leather. G.N.
Scanavin tradition
In Sandrigo, Vicenza, one of the districts of jewelery in Italy, from 1983 operates Scanavin. The company produces and sells gold jewelry, silver and bronze, made totally handmade and embellished with natural stones, pearls and diamonds. The company sells under the brand Dirò mainly for women, but also the brand Esse Jewels for men and Be Young for children. Recently Scanavin attended VicenzaOro Dubai, where it showed their new collections. Here are the cards of two jewelry lines: Venus and Mother of Pearl. M.d.B.
Name of the Book: Venere
Material: 18kt Gold
Materials available: Gold 14kt – 9kt Gold – Silver 925
Realization: made entirely by hand
Country of origin: Italy
Development: Necklace – Bracelet – Earrings – Ring
Notes: Patented article (International Patent License)
Description: Bracelet and Necklace in 18k Gold, 3D balls made of diamonds, hand-woven, available in many color combinations, yellow, white, rosé, ruthenium black, yellow-white, white-rosé, black-yellow
Name of the Book: Mother of Pearl
Material: 18kt Gold
Materials available: Gold 14kt – 9kt Gold – Silver 925
Realization: diamond elements + mother of pearl available white, pink, blue.
Country of origin: Italy
Development: Necklace – Bracelet – Anklet – Earrings – Ring
Note: Article Super Light
Description: Necklace, Earrings and Slave crafted in 18kt yellow gold with profiles Diamond and Mother of Pearl inlays.
Attention to Delfina Delettrez
In a few years Delfina Delettrez, which has in his veins has the blood of the fashion house Fendi, has become a landmark of the avant-garde design in the jewelry world. He based in Rome, but store in London and on the international stage, where has acquired greater success. One of its key stylistic most successful is the one that is inspired by the art surrealist. Combines fact, symbols with natural elements, but out of context: the effect is amazing. One of the lines that have attracted the most attention is the one that involves the use in bracelets, earrings and necklaces of eyes and mouths. Here is a small selection of the collection Anatomik. G.N.
The rings with Infinituum diameter
It’s called Infinituum the last Tuum collection, famous for having had the idea of graved a prayer on the jewels. The collection consists of rings imprinted with a version of the Angel preyer, which has already had dedicated a line of necklaces and bangle bracelets. On the ends of the ring you can read the initial letter “P”, “M” or “A”, or the Flore, a symbol of the joy of life. The rings are available in three colors of gold, yellow, pink and white, or silver, with treatments rhodium, burnished and bronzed. Both models in gold, silver ones provide variants enriched by brilliant or natural stone. As with other collections, the thumbnail of the letters and the texture is made by the technique of lost wax. Here are pictures and prices. Giulia Netrese
The Biennale di Venezia, with the result of controversy, debates about art, but also of social occasions, to Pandora it suggested a charm shaped gondola. It is realized, as always, in silver Sterling 925 and cubic zirconia. In case you are invited to some party, inauguration, or cocktail in Venice could become an idea. Price: 45 €.
Visconti, aring under x-ray
If you are looking for a solitary of character, the one of Icona line by Giorgio Visconti 2015 edition certainly is. It disproves the opinion that this kind of rings stand out only for cut and carats, and that, apart from these basic features of course, now they all resemble one another a bit. In some cases it may be true, but in others it is absolutely the opposite. What does it depend? By a series of technical and stylistic details that give harmony and modernity the whole ring. And we will explain why.
The first detail that catches the eye is the diamond’s mount, shaped like the letter V, solid without being heavy, making it instantly recognizable jeweler’s signature, V as Visconti, precisely. But the yield is almost calligraphic letter to make a difference: in fact, the final part up reminds the V of the Romans, with the triangle that sticks out and fits perfectly with the rod that supports it; It seems trivial, but it is not because it involves great craftsmanship of preparation of the metal. To which are added creative subtleties such as the small diamond placed under the main one, supported only from the bottom of the V, which imposes a millimeter precision in a limited space to prevent the lower point (it is called pavilion) of larger diamond, touches the second stone.
A problem that continues with the diamonds of the stem of the ring, ie the part that surrounds the finger,: placed on upper part and lateral in theory should colliding with each other with the points. One solution could be to use stones much smaller on the lateral, or place them slightly moved forward, in line with the space between a diamond and the other of the upper part. One detail that allows to maintain a good proportion in size between the two rows of diamonds and to emphasize the V and the result is excellent. That’s why it has personality. Price: from 2.600 euro. Monica Battistoni
Mother’s Day for Tuum. The brand of jewelry-prayer founded by Michele Alberti proposes a bijou of Incipit collection. A rhodium-plated silver ring with a message engraved in relief, with a central core consisting of a red topaz. The ring slips, as a pendant, in a cordon in ecru cotton, of black leather or silver chain. Price: 99 €. G.N.
From Sofia to Milan, to paint and invent jewelry craft, creative, floating: is the path of Lora Nikolova, a young Bulgarian who graduated at the Accademia di Brera in Milan. With a dream: to concretize the fantasy that feels within himself. She hit the mark: next to the creation of paintings, accompanied by exhibitions in several galleries, Lora has specialized in jewelery made with different techniques. With a style that in some ways reminiscent of the abstraction of Kandinsky or the deconstruction of Picasso’s early twentieth century. “As a child I was attracted by the creations manual, I always liked to build model and I was good to express my ideas through three-dimensional sketches,” says. “The first jewelry I created them using cernit \ fimo (polymer clay) then, thanks to studies of stage design, I started to develop my own style, putting that imagination that has stimulated the realization of bijoux. At first I sought a strong aesthetic impact, and was making art and design that focused on the composition and and the color appearance. I love the colors and strong contrasts in my creations as the black thread is almost always present, and some look like cobwebs, with a network that combines the colored spots in a playful composition of volumes and colors. I can not give a precise definition to my style: my jewelry convey a strong emotional charge, reflect my being and at the same time become the wearable items”. You can find the jewels in some shops of Milan, as Otto Segreti and Soqqadro, or Le Formiche Store, in Sicily. “But sometimes I organize some exposure in my creative workshop called LN Bijoux & Art Atelier, together with other artists and brands,” he adds. An idea about prices: necklaces of glass beads and plastic (mixed media) vary between 50-100 Euros. Necklaces more elaborate, such as those with paper mache, have slightly higher costs. Lavinia Andorno